Item Storage Bag

ABSTRACT

A bag with pockets is an apparatus used to store items for later usage. The apparatus is configured to contain smaller items separately from larger items, thus facilitating location and subsequent removal of smaller items. The apparatus includes a main receptacle, a first pocket, and a main closure. The main receptacle is the larger space into which the user may place larger items. The first pocket is a smaller space proximal to the main receptacle that allows for storage of smaller items separately from larger items. The main closure is a fastener that secures the main receptacle and the first pocket in the closed position, thus preventing items from exiting the apparatus accidentally. This arrangement ensures that the user has convenient space for items of all sizes. The user no longer has to search for small items at the bottom of a bag amidst larger items.

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patentapplication Ser. No. 62/597,531 filed on Dec. 12, 2017.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to portable receptacles. Morespecifically, present invention relates to a device with flexibleopenings that contain various items a user might need. The presentinvention has a shallow side pocket located towards the main opening ofthe bag for smaller items that prevents these smaller items from mixingand getting lost among larger items.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

On any given day, a person has several items that must be on hand, inaddition to items that are useful to have available. Phones, wallets,and keys are crucial items, while other items such as clothing options,laptops, electrical chargers, cosmetic tools and devices, umbrellas, andother items depending on conditions such as weather, temperature, andthe requirements of the day. To this end, a wide variety of bags havebeen created. Several such bags typically have a large pocket forcontaining items, and a strap for carrying over the shoulder of theuser. These bags also typically have patterns or decorations that a usercan match with their outfit for the day.

However, such bags typically have several restrictions limiting theireffectiveness. The use of one large bag means that smaller itemstypically fall to the bottom of the bag, making them inaccessible. Thesesmaller items, such as lip balms, pencils, pens, and headphones, aredifficult to identify and grasp amongst the internal clutter. In orderto locate those items, bag users have to dig their hands into the bagpast their larger items. In any ordinary bag, the user must at timesempty the entire contents of their bag, simply to find a small item thatis unseen; therefore, the small item is unattainable without goingthrough the process of inconveniently remove existing contents. This isnot only a consistently time-consuming annoyance, but also a safetyconcern as the users private and valuable items are removed and perhapsplaced on another surface which is susceptible to being lost, stolen, ormisplaced. This often results in the user removing the wrong items fromthe bag and the user consequently having to continue digging for items.What is needed is a device that can store small items separately fromlarger items, for ease of item removal. Further needed is a bag thatprovides the user with elevated pockets that improve the ability of auser to locate, remove, and store smaller items.

The present invention addresses these issues. The present invention is abag-like receptacle with various designs and a strap that enables theuser to carry the present invention between locations, thus enabling theuser to transport items from location to location. Pockets are locatedat the top of the inside of the main opening, as well as outside of themain bag opening, enabling the user to store items conveniently forsubsequent usage. The present invention may be made of a variety ofmaterials and may also utilize a variety of designs, thus enabling usersto coordinate their bags with their clothing. The present invention mayutilize closures including kiss-locks, zippers, and other closure means.The present invention can further be carried as either a traditional armor shoulder bag, or as a backpack.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front-right perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front-left perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a back perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a right perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a left cross-section of the presentinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention.

The present invention is a bag with pockets that is used to store itemsfor later usage. The present invention is configured to contain smalleritems separately from larger items, thus facilitating location andsubsequent removal of smaller items. The present invention comprises amain receptacle 1, a first pocket 10, and a main closure 13, as seen inFIG. 1. The main receptacle 1 is the larger space into which the usermay place larger items. The first pocket 10 is a smaller space proximalto the main receptacle 1 that allows for storage of smaller itemsseparately from larger items. The main closure 13 is a fastener thatsecures the main receptacle 1 and the first pocket 10 in the closedposition, thus preventing items from exiting the present invention byaccident. The main receptacle 1 comprises a receptacle rim 2 and areceptacle base 3. The receptacle rim 2 is the section of the mainreceptacle 1 that wraps around the upper portion of the main receptacle1. The receptacle base 3 is the section of the main receptacle 1 thatsupports the present invention when the present invention is placed uponthe ground. The first pocket 10 comprises a pocket rim 11 and a pocketbase 12. The pocket rim 11 is the section of the pocket that allows forinput and removal of items. The pocket base 12 is the portion of thefirst pocket 10 that supports items within the first pocket 10. The mainclosure 13 comprises a first main interlocking piece 14 and a secondmain interlocking piece 15. The first main interlocking piece 14 is aconnector that works in conjunction with the second main interlockingpiece 15 to enable the main closure 13 to close both the main receptacle1 and the first pocket 10.

The general configuration of the aforementioned components allows thepresent invention to efficiently and effectively store items for laterusage. The first pocket 10 is laterally connected to the main receptacle1, as seen in FIG. 2. Furthermore, the pocket rim 11 is positionedadjacent to the receptacle rim 2. This arrangement allows for the userto separate items into the proper pockets with improved ease. The pocketbase 12 is positioned offset from the receptacle base 3. In this way,items placed within the first pocket 10 are situated above items placedwithin the main receptacle 1. The first main interlocking piece 14 isconnected about the receptacle rim 2, opposite the first pocket 10.Moreover, the second main interlocking piece 15 is connected about thepocket rim 11, opposite the main receptacle 1. The arrangement of thefirst main interlocking piece 14 and the second main interlocking piece15 results in the main closure 13 toggling the corresponding openings ofthe main receptacle 1 and the first pocket 10 between an open positionand a closed position.

In an exemplary embodiment, the first main interlocking piece 14 and thesecond main interlocking piece 15 are components which allow the user toeasily and conveniently open and close the present invention. To thisend, the first main interlocking piece 14 is a first kiss-lockingbracket. Similarly, the second main interlocking piece 15 is a secondkiss-locking bracket. Consequently, spherical portions of the firstkiss-locking bracket and the second kiss-locking bracket extend from thereceptacle rim 2 and the pocket rim 11 and enable the user to close thepresent invention using friction between the first main interlockingpiece 14 and the second main interlocking piece 15, as seen in FIGS. 1and 3. In this way, the first main interlocking piece 14 and the secondmain interlocking piece 15 are able to join to secure the presentinvention in the closed position. The first kiss-locking bracket and thesecond kiss-locking bracket are hingedly connected to each other. Thisarrangement allows the first main interlocking piece 14 and the secondmain interlocking piece 15 to connect when the user pinches the firstmain interlocking piece 14 and the second main interlocking piece 15together. This arrangement also allows the first main interlocking piece14 and second main interlocking piece 15 to be easily pried apart inorder to remove contained items from either the main receptacle 1 or thefirst pocket 10. In an alternative embodiment, the first maininterlocking piece 14 and the second main interlocking piece 15 areopposing segments of a zipper-controlled closure.

The present invention requires a fair amount of internal space forstorage of items. To this end, the main receptacle 1 comprises a firstwidthwise panel 4, a second widthwise panel 5, a first lengthwise panel6, and a second lengthwise panel 7. The first widthwise panel 4 and thesecond widthwise panel 5 are two generally parallel sides of the mainreceptacle 1 that define the width of the main receptacle 1, as seen inFIG. 4.

The first lengthwise panel 6 and the second lengthwise panel 7 are twogenerally parallel sides of the main receptacle 1 that define the lengthof the main receptacle 1. The first lengthwise panel 6 and the secondlengthwise panel 7 are positioned opposite each other about the mainreceptacle 1. In addition, the first widthwise panel 4 and the secondwidthwise panel 5 are positioned opposite each other about the mainreceptacle 1. This arrangement ensures that the first widthwise panel 4,second widthwise panel 5, first lengthwise panel 6, and secondlengthwise panel 7 define the volume contained by the main receptacle 1.The first widthwise panel 4 and the second widthwise panel 5 arepositioned in between the first lengthwise panel 6 and the secondlengthwise panel 7. This arrangement fully encloses the volume definedby the main receptacle 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the first pocket10 traverses from the first widthwise panel 4 to the second widthwisepanel 5. This arrangement ensures that the first pocket 10 has anidentical width to the main receptacle 1, which optimizes thecontainment volume for the first pocket 10. In another embodiment, thefirst pocket 10 is connected adjacent to the first lengthwise panel 6which allows the receptacle rim 2 to delineate the largest possiblecontinuous opening for the main receptacle 1. In this way, the firstpocket 10 is positioned away from the second lengthwise panel 7.

The user further benefits from the ability to place the presentinvention upon the ground without slippage. To this end, the presentinvention further comprises a plurality of gripping nubs 16, as seen inFIG. 2. The plurality of gripping nubs 16 is a set of high-frictionrubberized extrusions that prevent the present invention from sliding onthe ground. The plurality of gripping nubs 16 is externally connected tothe receptacle base 3. This arrangement allows the plurality of grippingnubs 16 to contact various surfaces. The plurality of gripping nubs 16is distributed across the receptacle base 3. In this way, the pluralityof gripping nubs 16 is adequately dispersed to keep the other componentsof the present invention from contacting the ground. The plurality ofgripping nubs 16 is oriented away from the receptacle rim 2. Thisarrangement ensures that the main receptacle 1 is elevated off of theground.

Many users may have a large number of items to contain and may thereforerequire volume not available from the main receptacle 1 and the firstpocket 10. To this end, the present invention comprises at least onesecond pocket 17 and at least one second fastener 19, as seen in FIG. 1.The at least one second pocket 17 relates to a set of openingsdistributed upon the present invention for extra storage. The at leastone second fastener 19 relates to a set of closures that cover the atleast one second pocket 17. The at least one second pocket 17 islaterally connected to the main receptacle 1. In this way, the at leastone second pocket 17 provides extra space for items near the mainreceptacle 1. The at least one second pocket 17 is positioned adjacentto the receptacle base 3. In this way, the at least one second pocket 17provides space for items away from the first pocket 10. The at least onesecond fastener 19 mounted adjacent to the at least one second pocket17. This arrangement allows the at least one second fastener 19 to coverthe at least one second pocket 17.

The at least one second fastener 19 prevents objects from falling out ofor otherwise unintentionally entering of exiting the at least one secondpocket 17. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one second fastener19 comprises a flap 20 and a clasp 23, as seen in FIG. 1. The flap 20 isa cover that protects the openings of the pockets. The clasp 23 is afastener that prevents the flap 20 from lifting unexpectedly from itsresting position. The flap 20 comprises a fixed edge 21 and a free edge22. The fixed edge 21 secures to the present invention to ensure propercoverage of the at least one second pocket 17. The free edge 22 is thesegment of the flap 20 that lifts and falls to readily open or close theat least one second pocket 17. The fixed edge 21 and the free edge 22are positioned opposite to each other across the flap 20. In this way,the flap 20 is able to lift and fall about a fixed position on thepresent invention. The fixed edge 21 is hingedly connected to the mainreceptacle 1, adjacent to an opening 18 of the at least one secondpocket 17. This arrangement allows the free edge 22 to fold over arespective pocket of the at least one second pocket 17. The clasp 23 isintegrated into the at least one second pocket 17, adjacent to theopening 18 of the at least one second pocket 17.

Further, the fixed edge 21 and the clasp 23 are positioned opposite toeach other about the opening 18 of the at least one second pocket 17. Inthis way, the clasp 23 is appropriately positioned to secure the flap 20across the opening 18 of the at least one second pocket 17. The at leastone second pocket 17 is positioned adjacent to the first pocket 10. Thisarrangement provides convenient supplemental pocket storage proximal tothe first pocket 10.

The user may desire a bag that retains its general shape, as opposed toa bag that conforms to the shape of the items within. To this end, themain receptacle 1 comprises a receptacle lateral wall 8 and at least onesemirigid structural layer 9, as seen in FIG. 5. The receptacle lateralwall 8 is the sidewall extending from around the receptacle base 3 tothe receptacle rim 2. The at least one semirigid structural layer 9 is asupport that provides structure for the present invention. The at leastone semirigid structural layer 9 is integrated through the receptaclebase 3 and the receptacle lateral wall 8. This arrangement allows the atleast one semirigid structural layer 9 to support items within thereceptacle without compromising the integrity of the at least onesemirigid structural layer 9.

The user may further desire to wear the present invention over ashoulder, an arm, or upon both shoulders at once. To this end, thepresent invention comprises at least one strap 24. The at least onestrap 24 relates to a flexible band that enables the user toconveniently carry the present invention when any or any combination ofthe main receptacle 1, the first pocket 10, and the at least one secondpocket 17 are full of items. The at least one strap 24 comprises a firststrap end 25 and a second strap end 26, as seen in FIG. 2. The firststrap end 25 is a section of the at least one strap 24 opposite thesecond strap end 26. The first strap end 25 is laterally connected tothe main receptacle 1, adjacent to the receptacle rim 2. Similarly, thesecond strap end 26 is laterally connected to the main receptacle 1,adjacent to the receptacle rim 2. In this way, the first strap end 25and the second strap end 26 allow for adjustable connection of the atleast one strap 24 to the main receptacle 1. The first strap end 25 andthe second strap end 26 are positioned offset from each other. Thisarrangement ensures adequate application and dispersal of forces uponthe main receptacle 1.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. An item storage bag comprises: a main receptacle;a first pocket; a main closure; the main receptacle comprises areceptacle rim and a receptacle base; the first pocket comprises apocket rim and a pocket base; the main closure comprises a first maininterlocking piece and a second main interlocking piece; the firstpocket being laterally connected to the main receptacle; the pocket rimbeing positioned adjacent to the receptacle rim; the pocket base beingpositioned offset from the receptacle base; the first main interlockingpiece being connected about the receptacle rim, opposite the firstpocket; and the second main interlocking piece being connected about thepocket rim, opposite the main receptacle.
 2. The item storage bag asclaimed in claim 1 comprises: the first main interlocking piece being afirst kiss-locking bracket; the second main interlocking piece being asecond kiss-locking bracket; and the first kiss-locking bracket and thesecond kiss-locking bracket being hingedly connected to each other. 3.The item storage bag as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the mainreceptacle comprises a first widthwise panel, a second widthwise panel,a first lengthwise panel, and a second lengthwise panel; the firstlengthwise panel and the second lengthwise panel being positionedopposite each other about the main receptacle; the first widthwise paneland the second widthwise panel being positioned opposite each otherabout the main receptacle; and the first widthwise panel and the secondwidthwise panel being positioned in between the first lengthwise paneland the second lengthwise panel.
 4. The item storage bag as claimed inclaim 3 comprises: the first pocket traversing from the first widthwisepanel to the second widthwise panel.
 5. The item storage bag as claimedin claim 3 comprises: the first pocket being connected adjacent to thefirst lengthwise panel.
 6. The item storage bag as claimed in claim 1comprises: a plurality of gripping nubs; the plurality of gripping nubsbeing externally connected to the receptacle base; the plurality ofgripping nubs being distributed across the receptacle base; and theplurality of gripping nubs being oriented away from the receptacle rim.7. The item storage bag as claimed in claim 1 comprises: at least onesecond pocket; at least one second fastener; the at least one secondpocket being laterally connected to the main receptacle; the at leastone second pocket being positioned adjacent to the receptacle base; andthe at least one second fastener being mounted adjacent to the at leastone second pocket.
 8. The item storage bag as claimed in claim 7comprises: the at least one second fastener comprises a flap and aclasp; the flap comprises a fixed edge and a free edge; the fixed edgeand the free edge being positioned opposite to each other across theflap; the fixed edge being hingedly connected to the main receptacle,adjacent to an opening of the at least one second pocket; the claspbeing integrated into the at least one second pocket, adjacent to theopening of the at least one second pocket; and the fixed edge and theclasp being positioned opposite to each other about the opening of theat least one second pocket.
 9. The item storage bag as claimed in claim7 comprises: the at least one second pocket being positioned adjacent tothe first pocket.
 10. The item storage bag as claimed in claim 1comprises: the main receptacle comprises a receptacle lateral wall andat least one semirigid structural layer; and the at least one semirigidstructural layer being integrated through the receptacle base and thereceptacle lateral wall.
 11. The item storage bag as claimed in claim 1comprises: at least one strap; the at least one strap comprises a firststrap end and a second strap end; the first strap end being laterallyconnected to the main receptacle, adjacent to the receptacle rim; thesecond strap end being laterally connected to the main receptacle,adjacent to the receptacle rim; and the first strap end and the secondstrap end being positioned offset from each other.
 12. An item storagebag comprises: a main receptacle; a first pocket; a main closure; atleast one second pocket; at least one second fastener; at least onestrap; the main receptacle comprises a receptacle rim and a receptaclebase; the first pocket comprises a pocket rim and a pocket base; themain closure comprises a first main interlocking piece and a second maininterlocking piece; the at least one strap comprises a first strap endand a second strap end; the first pocket being laterally connected tothe main receptacle; the pocket rim being positioned adjacent to thereceptacle rim; the pocket base being positioned offset from thereceptacle base; the first main interlocking piece being connected aboutthe receptacle rim, opposite the pocket; the second main interlockingpiece being connected about the pocket rim, opposite the mainreceptacle; the at least one second pocket being laterally connected tothe main receptacle; the at least one second pocket being positionedadjacent to the receptacle base; the at least one second fastener beingmounted adjacent to the at least one second pocket; the first strap endbeing laterally connected to the main receptacle, adjacent to thereceptacle rim; the second strap end being laterally connected to themain receptacle, adjacent to the receptacle rim; and the first strap endand the second strap end being positioned offset from each other. 13.The item storage bag as claimed in claim 11 comprises: the first maininterlocking piece being a first kiss-locking bracket; the second maininterlocking piece being a second kiss-locking bracket; and the firstkiss-locking bracket and the second kiss-locking bracket being hingedlyconnected to each other.
 14. The item storage bag as claimed in claim 11comprises: the main receptacle comprises a first widthwise panel, asecond widthwise panel, a first lengthwise panel, and a secondlengthwise panel; the first lengthwise panel and the second lengthwisepanel being positioned opposite each other about the main receptacle;the first widthwise panel and the second widthwise panel beingpositioned opposite each other about the main receptacle; and the firstwidthwise panel and the second widthwise panel being positioned inbetween the first lengthwise panel and the second lengthwise panel. 15.The item storage bag as claimed in claim 13 comprises: the first pockettraversing from the first widthwise panel to the second widthwise panel.16. The item storage bag as claimed in claim 13 comprises: the firstpocket being connected adjacent to the first lengthwise panel.
 17. Theitem storage bag as claimed in claim 11 comprises: a plurality ofgripping nubs; the plurality of gripping nubs being externally connectedto the receptacle base; the plurality of gripping nubs being distributedacross the receptacle base; and the plurality of gripping nubs beingoriented away from the receptacle rim.
 18. The item storage bag asclaimed in claim 11 comprises: the at least one second fastenercomprises a flap and a clasp; the flap comprises a fixed edge and a freeedge; the fixed edge and the free edge being positioned opposite to eachother across the flap; the fixed edge being hingedly connected to themain receptacle, adjacent to an opening of the at least one secondpocket; the clasp being integrated into the at least one second pocket,adjacent to the opening of the at least one second pocket; and the fixededge and the clasp being positioned opposite to each other about theopening of the at least one second pocket.
 19. The item storage bag asclaimed in claim 11 comprises: the at least one second pocket beingpositioned adjacent to the first pocket.
 20. The item storage bag asclaimed in claim 11 comprises: the main receptacle comprises areceptacle lateral wall and at least one semirigid structural layer; andthe at least one semirigid structural layer being integrated through thereceptacle base and the receptacle lateral wall.